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King & Spalding LLP
Corporate/M&A

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What the team is known for
King & Spalding is a notable law firm in the Middle East, acting for an impressive roster of clients on regional and international corporate transactions. Its lawyers are notably experienced in private equity and venture capital matters. The team maintains a distinguished offering in two key GCC markets: Saudi Arabia and the UAE. It is well versed in M&A deals in the financial services, retail, and food and beverage sectors. It is also prominent on oil and gas transactions.
Strengths
A client praised King & Spalding as a team that is "able to come up with creative solutions. They are not just lawyers' lawyers; they are commercial in giving advice with a solution-oriented approach."
Clients also find that the firm "combines international experience with local market knowledge."
Notable practitioners
Nabil Issa is an accomplished lawyer who splits his time between Dubai and Riyadh. He maintains a significant reputation for Saudi Arabian work, representing sovereign entities and private equity firms in a wide variety of mandates, ranging from acquisitions and sales to joint ventures and group restructurings.
"Nabil has a good understanding of the subject and is very supportive of client needs."
"Nabil has a good understanding of the subject and is very supportive of client needs."
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Corporate/M&A
King & Spalding LLP

Location
Al Fattan Currency House
Tower 2, Level 24
Dubai International Financial Centre
P.O. Box 506547
Dubai
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

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